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French Army mules being loaded onto a ship bound for Madagascar at Marseilles (engraving)
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French Army mules being loaded onto a ship bound for Madagascar at Marseilles (engraving)
2789372 French Army mules being loaded onto a ship bound for Madagascar at Marseilles (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: French Army mules being loaded onto a ship bound for Madagascar at Marseilles. L Embarquement des mulets a Marseille, L Expedition De Madagascar. Illustration for Le Petit Parisien (Supplement Litteraire Illustre), 26 May 1895. Digitally cleaned image.); © Look and Learn
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Conquest Docks Expedition Invasion Loading Madagascar Marseilles Mules Paca Provencal Provence And Riviera Quayside Second Franco Hova War Troopship
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This engraving captures a significant moment in history as French Army mules are being loaded onto a ship bound for Madagascar at the bustling port of Marseilles. The scene depicts the preparations for the Second Franco-Hova War, an expedition that aimed to assert French colonial dominance over Madagascar in the late 19th century. The image showcases the organized chaos on the quayside, with soldiers and workers diligently loading these sturdy animals onto a troopship. The mules, essential for transportation and logistics during military campaigns, stand patiently as they are carefully guided towards their designated spots. Their presence symbolizes both the might of the French army and its reliance on animal power in this era. Marseilles, known for its strategic location on France's southern coast, served as a crucial departure point for many expeditions during this period of European colonial expansion. As such, it played a pivotal role in facilitating France's conquests overseas. This engraving not only offers us insight into military operations but also sheds light on broader themes such as imperialism and European ambitions during this time. It serves as a reminder of how historical events shaped nations' destinies through conquests and colonization. Digitally cleaned to preserve its intricate details, this print from Le Petit Parisien (Supplement Litteraire Illustre) published on May 26th, 1895 is now part of a private collection thanks to Bridgeman Images' dedication to preserving fine art treasures like these.
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